Greatest
The Greatest journeys through the many lives of Real Madrid, arguably the most celebrated and supported football club in the world. From its unlikely beginnings – shaped by two Catalan brothers and a little-known Irishman – to its present global esteem, this is the definitive account of the legendary side from Spain’s capital. It explores the myths and realities of the ‘Franco’s club’ label, Madrid’s role in Spain’s political and social tensions, plus those unforgettable European glory nights. Along the way, we meet the people, places and moments that turned the famous white shirt into a symbol of greatness. Discover the intensity of El Clásico, the club’s influence on the modern commercialisation of football and the power struggles between Santiago Bernabéu and Alfredo Di Stéfano. The Greatest paints a vivid portrait of the life and identity of a club like no other. It is a story that is about much more than silverware and success.
Miguel Lourenço Pereira is a Portuguese journalist and football historian. Author of several sporting books, including Pásion: A Journey to the Soul of Spanish Football, Bring Me That Horizon: A Journey to the Soul of Portuguese Football, Noites Europeas and Sueños de la Euro, his work has been published in Portugal, Spain, Brazil and the UK. He has also written for The Blizzard and These Football Times, among other outlets.